Vishinsky Threatens War Over Korea At U N Door
At Lake Success on December 7 1950 Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky warned the United Nations that American intervention in Korea could trigger a third world war and must be halted to avert it. He clashed with Czechoslovak and Syrian delegates over the pace of debate on China Korea issues as the six power withdrawal plan faced opposition. The committee recessed for lunch with a new session planned for 3 p.m. EST.
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Czechoslovakia
U.N
Korea
Vishinsky Naty
Faris El Khoury
Syria
Jet
El Khoury
Vishinsky
Jean Chauvel
MVishinsky
Russia
formosa
Consul's Home Death A By Own Action Scene
In Chicago a 27 year old strawberry blonde, Mrs. Marion Herben, was found dead by sleeping pills in the eighth floor study of Icen Ahlers Danish vice consul. Ahlers, who was questioned and released, said her note implied a desire to revive and marry him after a dinner at Kenilworth.
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CHICAGO
Icen Ahlers
John Leabeater
Marion Herben
Ahler
gold coast
near north side
Ahlers
leutesant
Leabheater
Herben
Kenilworth
Gold Sentence Delayed in Atomic Spy Case
In Philadelphia on December 7 the government urged a 25 year prison term for confessed atomic spy Harry Gold. Judge James P. McGranery postponed the sentence to Saturday morning for reflection, drawing a surprised crowd. Gold showed no visible emotion as he was led back to his cell.
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PHILADELPHIA
Harry Gold
U. S
James P. McGranery
Gold
U S Casualties Rise to 32442 in Korea
Washington December 7 U S casualties in Korea rose to 32442 today an increase of 1414 in a week. The total reflects casualties reported to next of kin through December 1 and does not cover all losses up to that time.
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WASHINGTON
Korea
Blockade considered as option in Far East crisis
President Truman and Prime Minister Attlee weigh a blockade of the Red China coast if UN forces falter in Korea. Secretary Acheson pushed the idea at talks, Attlee remained cold but open to discussion as they seek a broader strategy to end the crisis without appeasement or outside bargaining.
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Truman
Attlee
Secretary of State
Dean Acheson
Defense
George C. Marshall
Washington, D. C
WASHINGTON
Red China
United Nations
Korea
U.S
TOUGST
United States
United Nation
Formosa
Acheson
Pearl Harbor Day Remains A World Uneasy Nine Years On
Washington marks nine years since Japan's 1941 Pearl Harbor attack as the United States reflects on wartime resolve and the birth of the United Nations. The piece notes ongoing global conflicts in Korea Indochina and Malaya and ongoing public searches and preparations for peace.
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WASHINGTON
Dee
Pearl Harbor
United States
Anerica
shin
United Nations
U. N
Arrest Warrant Debate Delayed in Senate Judiciary Panel
Senate Judiciary Committee meeting on warrants for nine witnesses was postponed as a quorum failed to assemble. Chairman McCarran may seek a Monday quorum or move the issue to a subcommittee with extra time granted to Dec. 18 for recommendations amid legal complexities.
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WASHINGTON
Sec
PIA
senate judiciary committee
senate
McCarran
D-New
judiciary committee
Hiss Conviction Upheld by Court
The U S circuit court of appeals unanimously upheld Alger Hiss's perjury conviction. The former high level official, 46, was found guilty of lying about passing government secrets to Whittaker Chambers, a courier for a pre war Soviet spy ring. He received a five year sentence and has been free on $10 000 bail during appeal.
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NEW YORK
Alger Hiss
state department
U. S. circuit court of appeals
Hiss
Whittaker Chambers
Weather update amid California rain avoids new flood threat
Residents in central and northern California watch rivers as rain sweeps the valley and Sierra but the Weather Bureau reports no new flood threat.
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SAN FRANCISCO
central
northern
California
central valley
high Sierra
weather bureau
Wintry Storms Blanket Large Area of Nation
A major wintry storm brought snow and cold across much of the nation. Snow covered the upper Mississippi valley with 10 to 12 inches and Duluth saw 29 inches while forecasts warned of gale conditions along the east coast. Seven deaths were blamed on the storm belt and many roads remained icy across Tennessee and surrounding states.
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JHE
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nature
midwest
Mississippi river
Mississippi valley
Duluth
Minn
New York
weather bureau
Washington
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
Memphis
Tennessee
Fayetterville
Ark
Arkansas
gulf coast
Florida
Kentucky
Nashville
Newfound Gap
great Smokies
Great Lakes
west gulf states
Ohio valley
mercury
Fayetteville
Kansas City
Communists Seek Extension on Registration Demand
The Communist party asks for a 60 day extension to respond to Attorney General McGrath's demand to register under the internal security law. SACE reports Gus Hall and William Z. Foster received notice by registered mail. McGrath objects to delay.
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WASHINGTON
Communist party
McGrath
subversive activities control board
SACE
Gus Hall
U.S.A
William A. Paisley
Hall
William Z. Foster
Surplus Property Sold Cheaply Questioned by GAO
Washington reports state that an Indiana aeronautics school received from 4 000 000 to 7 000 000 dollars of government property for 311 909. The school lacked proper certification and never had students. Hubert Cartwright of GAO testified before a House expenditures subcommittee on surplus property disposal.
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WASHINGTON
Indiana
Hubert ¥.Cartwright
general accounting office
GAQ
house
Eighth Army Fortifies New Line Against Red Offensive
Allied forces brace on a new hill defense line 26 miles south of Pyongyang as Chinese forces mass a million-strong expeditionary army in Korea. The 70 mile inland line aims to slow advances while U.N. troops fight near the Changjin reservoir and Wonsan evacuation unfolds.
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Katrry Wan
Pyongyang
Sibyon
Hungham
Wonsan
Chanjin reservoir
TOKYO
eighth army
Walton H. Walker
U. S
Changjin
United Nations
Hambhung
Hungnam
10th Corps
Seoul
Korean republic
MacArthur
Chn nampo
Koksan
Senate Pursues Rapid Tax Bill Action Before Adjournment
Chairman George's finance panel pressed to finish a tax bill taxing excess profits with 22 witnesses scheduled as Congress aims for a president's signature before Jan 3. Senate sentiment favored broader exemptions than the House measure while a separate hearing scrutinized the Fed order on installment buying. Walter Reuther denounced price hikes and profits as a major scandal amid inflation concerns.
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George
D-Ga
senate finance committee
house
congress
Senate committee
Capitol Hill
senate
house economic committee
Federal reserve board
Walter Reuther
CIO
United Auto workers
Reuther
Princess Elizabeth Honors Unknown Greek Soldier
In Athens on December 7 Princess Elizabeth laid a wreath on the tomb of the Greek unknown soldier. A crowd unofficially estimated at 250,000 watched the procession preceding the ceremony.
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ATHENS
Elizabeth
Pact Nations Adopt German Army Use Plan
Atlantic pact deputies approved a plan to integrate German troops into western European armies. A meeting with the North Atlantic military committee, headed by Gen. Omar Bradley, is planned to discuss political and military aspects. The move precedes Truman naming Eisenhower commander in chief. France backs German combat teams but bars heavy weapons and a defense ministry. West Germany objects to the Dutch compromise.
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LONDON
Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Europe
Born
Draft Board Urged Use of Atom Bomb in Korea
A Montana county draft board said it would not draft more men until the atom bomb is used in Korea. Gov. Bonner demanded their resignations, charging the action aided the enemy and misrepresented Montana patriots.
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HELENA
Mont
Korea
John W. Bonner
Shinwell Rules Out Korea Withdrawal
In the House of Commons Defense Minister Emanuel Shinwell states there is no plan to withdraw from Korea. He warns of possible harder tidings from the front and notes U N forces face 270,000 Red Chinese troops with 400,000 in reserve. He lauds Allied, especially U S, troops bearing the burden and shares public anxiety.
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LONDON
Emanuel Shinwell
house of commons
Korea
house U. N
U. S
German Prisoners In Russia Reported Alive By West Germany
Lake Success December 7 A West German representative Georg Fed erar told a United Nations committee that at least 62 792 German prisoners are known to be alive in Soviet captivity This minimum figure is part of a U N action on the fate of German and Japanese prisoners taken by the Russians.
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LAKE SUCCESS
Georg Federar
United Nations committee
U.N
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